Japeth Aguilar named Gilas captain for World Cup
Japeth Aguilar has been named captain of Gilas Pilipinas for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
The 36-year-old forward is entering his third consecutive World Cup and aims to emulate past captains Jimmy Alapag and Gabe Norwood.
Aguilar, known for leading by example, will guide a new-look team including young players Kai Sotto and AJ Edu.
He expressed confidence in the current squad's depth compared to previous teams.
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